Vehicle recall 74V162000 · September 26, 1974
Buick Apollo, Chevrolet Nova and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- General motors campaign nos.oldsmobile 75-C-4.CHEVROLET 75-C-02.TWO doorequipped with bucket seats.possibility the outboard lock of the front seatback may rest on the head of the striker and prevent full engagement of thelock when the seat back is in the normal upright position.this is due to thestriker being of insufficient length.if this condition exists, and thevehicle is involved in a frontal crash, it could result in an increasedpossibility of injury to the occupant(s).(correct by inspecting andinstalling a new 3/8" longer striker to provide locking engagement).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 26, 1974
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 358
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Apollo (1975): 1975
- Chevrolet Nova (1975): 1975
- Oldsmobile Omega (1975): 1975
- Pontiac Ventura (1975): 1975
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